SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Welcome to the hall of fame: It happens every year, and we're here every year to tell you about it.

We're talking about the annual induction into the hall of fame. Sure, sports fans were excited last weekend when former Cleveland Indians slugger Jim Thome was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., but our excitement here is over the new inductees into the Shaker Heights High School Alumni Hall of Fame.

Eight graduates have been selected for induction during Homecoming Weekend, Sept. 28-29.

Several fields of endeavor are represented in this year's class, from medicine to law, and from foreign policy to journalism.

I know what you were thinking when you read "journalism." I'm honestly flattered, but no, I didn't graduate from Shaker Heights High.

So, without further talk about me, here are the inductees.

-- Dr. Abby Abelson, Class of 1972, chair of the Cleveland Clinic Department of Rheumatic & Immunologic Diseases and president of the Rheumatology Research Foundation.

-- Michael Green, '80, founder and CEO of the Center for Environmental Health.

-- David A. Hansell, '71, commissioner of Child Welfare Services for New York City.

-- Judy Harris, '66, mental health advocate and former senior attorney of the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice.

-- Aaron David Miller, '67, Middle East analyst and current vice president for New Initiatives at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

-- Abdul Williams, '90, film writer and winner of the 2018 NAACP Image Award for outstanding writing for the BET miniseries "The New Edition Story."

The inductees will be introduced at a special Hall of Fame assembly at Shaker Heights High School on Friday, Sept. 28, where they will share with current students how their Shaker Schools experience has impacted their success.

The following day, the inductees will be honored at a dinner and ceremony at Shaker Heights Country Club, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The celebration is open to the public. Tickets may be purchased at shaker.org/homecoming.

The eight inductees will join more than 270 graduates who have been honored since the hall's establishment in 1986.

The next wave: The Cleveland Jewish News and Ganley Bedford Imports will present the inaugural class of "12 Under 36: Members of the Tribe," from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 23 at Pinstripes, the bowling- and bocce-centric bistro at the new Pinecrest mixed-use development off Interstate 271 in Orange.

Featured will be young professionals who represent the next wave of Jewish leaders and influencers. Selected were men and women who demonstrate the determination and desire to further advance the Jewish community and, by extension, shape the future of all of Northeast Ohio.

So, who are these young leaders? Here's the list:

Leora Cohen, a teacher at The Lippman School and president of Rubber City Jews; Michael Doris, executive vice president of Mars Electric; Anna Leigh Gecht, associate attorney at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP; Aaron Goldhammer, on-air host and producer at ESPN Cleveland; Daniel A. Gottesman, partner at Ulmer & Berne LLP; Adam Hirsh, executive director at Hillel at Kent State University; and Aaron D. Marks, manager of business development at American Express and advocate for the recovery community of Cleveland.

"This event is an expansion on the many ways in which we here at the CJN highlight all the good happening in our community," Kevin S. Adelstein, publisher and CEO of the CJN and president of the Cleveland Jewish Publication Co., said in a press release.

"And by attending, you'll get a firsthand look at just how enthusiastic and energized these young professionals are about what the future holds -- the future they're helping build -- for Northeast Ohio.

"By attending, you'll have an opportunity to bear witness to the next generation of Jewish leaders in Northeast Ohio step into the spotlight for what they're doing now, and perhaps more importantly, what they'll do for the years to come in our community."

Tickets to the event are $54 per person and include an open bar and heavy appetizers. Kosher meals are available upon request. To register, visit conta.cc/2M4WRvE.

See a movie: Shaker Heights' Family Movie Night starts at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at The Colonnade, adjacent to the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building, 3450 Lee Road.

There will be family-friendly activities and concessions, and a showing of the Disney film "Coco" at dusk.

Also, Shaker residents should be aware that the city's computer roundup will take place Aug. 11-12 and Aug. 18-19 at the Service Center, 15600 Chagrin Blvd. You'll have the opportunity to recycle old computer equipment and cell phones.

Preservation: The Cleveland Heights Historic Preservation Award is bestowed upon the best of the city's restored, rehabilitated or adaptively reused properties, if work is done in keeping with the criteria for the awards.

The nominations are reviewed and honors awarded by the Cleveland Heights Landmark Commission.

Seeing Stars: I'm one of those people who has never seen a Star Wars movie. Whenever I tell someone this, I almost always get the exaggerated look of surprise and the "Oh, my gosh! You've never seen Star Wars? What's wrong with you?"

Well, I'm here to tell you there's nothing wrong with me. Just because a fella hasn't seen Star Wars doesn't mean there's something wrong with him, does it?

And, while I've never seen the movies, I've got nothing against them. In fact, it's always a kick to see people who really get into it.

I'm guessing there'll be a lot of people who really get into it Aug. 11 in Cleveland Heights. From 2 p.m. until midnight that day, throughout Coventry Village, you'll get all the Star Wars you want during the Coventry Village Star Wars Tribute Day, hosted by Friends of Coventry Village.

You'll not only see people in costumes walking about, but a special free outdoor showing of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at 9 p.m. in the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park, off Coventry Road in Cleveland Heights.

You're all invited: If you've wanted to go to a picnic all summer, but just haven't been invited to one, consider yourself invited to this picnic.

Community members of all ages are sure to have a field day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 19 at the B'nai Jeshurun Congregation's Incredible Summer Picnic 2018.

The free picnic will be held rain or shine, so don't let the weather stop you.

Included in the day's lineup are rides on the Euclid Beach Rocket Car, a wine and beer tasting, a bounce house, bike decorating, a parade, an inflatable dance dome, bubble soccer, and mouth-watering food stations.

It all happens at 27501 Fairmount Blvd. in Pepper Pike.

If you'd like more information about the event, contact Shani Kadis at 216-831-6555, extension 131, or send an email to shanikadis@b'naijeshurun.org.

Brain food: Make your reservations now for The Raizelle Laskin Brain Health Food Experience's "Boost Your Brain: The Mediterranian Diet," which will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Menorah Park's Saltzman Auditorium, 27100 Cedar Road in Beachwood.

The event, brought to you by the Menorah Park Center 4 Brain Health, will include three live food demonstrations by Menorah Park chefs, fresh food tastings and a brain health food fair.

The event is free of charge, but advance registration is required. RSVP to Krystal at 216-839-6685. Registration deadline is Sept. 23.

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